What Are the Health Benefits of Drinking Cancer Bush?

Do you know
cancer bush? Is that a type of bush that can treat cancer? It might be. Cancer
bush is a type of plant originated from South Africa. It is famous for being
one of the treatments for people who get infected by HIV. It is also used to fight
cancer.

Cancer bush’s
original name is Lessertia frutescens,
given by Jules de Lessert. Its name frutescens
refers to its appearance that looks like shrub or bush. You can find this
type of plant in drier parts in Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZuluNatal, and Botswana.

Cancer bush
has been used as a traditional medicine for a very long time by South African
people. All parts of cancer bush are useful as medical treatment. People commonly
steep the leaves to treat chicken pox and cancer. Moreover, cancer bush is also
used to treat aches and pains, eye diseases, digestive problems, urinary tract
infections, and recently it is used as immune system booster for HIV/AIDS
patients.

Let’s see why are the benefits of drinking cancer bush and some considerations you should take while drinking it.

What are the benefits of drinking cancer Bush?

Cancer bush
has been used and trusted to treat some health problems since long time ago and
it must be very effective. Almost every health problem can be cured by drinking
cancer bush, such as digestive problem, low immune system and others. Let’s see
how cancer bush is very beneficial for your health.

Anti-inflammatory agent

There was a
study published in Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol 2004, finding that cancer
bush has anti-inflammatory, pain killing and lowering blood sugar properties. It
is believed to be effective to reduce inflammation and control blood sugar in
your body. Due to this fact, cancer bush is used to treat arthritis and
diabetes type 2.

Fighting cancer cells

There was also a study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2004 that found that cancer bush can reduce cancer cells up to 50 percent. This study did not use human or animals as testers, but they only did in by using a test tube. Moreover, L-Canavanine in cancer bush is very rich in antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer properties, so that it will inhibit the development of cancer cells within the body.

Cancer bush is playing the role as adaptogenic agent that will improve the function of your brain and strengthening your physical and mental conditions. So, no more stress, anxiety and depression!

Immune-system booster

Cancer bush contains vitamin B6 that provides sodium and potassium balance, which are needed by the nervous system for brain normal function and supporting immune system function. Moreover, potassium and sodium are also essential for antibody production. Jamaican Star Apple is also good for enhancing immune system.

How to drink cancer bush?

Cancer bush
can be consumed by steeping its leaves just like tea. Let’s see the ways people
drink cancer bush based on health problems they want to treat.

Cancer

Prepare few
cancer bush stems and leaves, steep them in 300 ml of boiling water for around
5-10 minutes. Drink it regularly to prevent cancer.

Fever

Boil cancer
bush stem in 150 ml of water for around 15 minutes. Strain it and drink
regularly to relieve the pain.

Diabetes

Prepare 20
g of cancer bush leaves. Boil them in 200 ml of water for around 10 minutes. Cool
it down and drink once a day to get your diabetes controlled.

Stomach problems

Crush dried
leaves and stems of cancer bush into powder. Boil 2 teaspoons of it with 150 ml
of water. Strain it off and consume the drink regularly to cure your stomach
problem.

Caution

Pregnant
and breastfeeding women are not suggested to consume cancer bush drink.
Moreover, people with low blood pressure are also not recommended to consume
cancer bush drink as it may lower the blood pressure further.

Side effects of drinking cancer bush

So far,
there is not any harmful side effects of drinking cancer bush. However, you
still have to consult with your doctor about the dosage of cancer bush to treat
your health problems.

Cancer bush
might cause dry mouth, mild diarrhea and dizziness but all of them are not
harmful and still can be handled.

This information is only written to give you knowledge about the health benefits of cancer bush. For the use of cancer bush, you had better consult with your medical practitioner to make sure that cancer bush is safe for you.